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OSU University of Portland Whitman College Washington State UO Oxy Stanford Pomona Lewis and Clark Macalester College OIT UW-Seattle| Portland State University | Reed College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 60% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $165 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 1,534 students)
Portland State University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Reed?
- Reed College is 616.1% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Reed than Portland State University ($64,450.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Reed ($16,273 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,940 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Reed College (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 390.9% larger than aid received Portland State University ($47,864 vs. $9,750)
Portland State University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 344 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Reed students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Reed (30.8%)
Portland State University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Reed? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Reed and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Portland State University (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $6,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,634)
- Reed graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($165 vs. $234)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/